Looking to buy an LS400
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Looking to buy an LS400
I am looking to buy an LS400 in the near future, most likely just one from craigslist, but there's still good ones out there.
I wanted to know the life expectancy of these because I know of some that have well over 200k miles and seem to run fine, but I'm not sure what to be cautious about.
I was wondering if all the 98 models come with the vvti version of the engine, or just certain ones, and if these are really rare or not.
And finally, I was wondering (for all models) how much it would cost to upgrade these cars much. If there are performance chips available, exhausts/intakes or even good turbo kits available,
I was hoping to be able to compete with my friends lightly modded e36 M3, at least in a straight line.
Thanks
I wanted to know the life expectancy of these because I know of some that have well over 200k miles and seem to run fine, but I'm not sure what to be cautious about.
I was wondering if all the 98 models come with the vvti version of the engine, or just certain ones, and if these are really rare or not.
And finally, I was wondering (for all models) how much it would cost to upgrade these cars much. If there are performance chips available, exhausts/intakes or even good turbo kits available,
I was hoping to be able to compete with my friends lightly modded e36 M3, at least in a straight line.
Thanks
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I am looking to buy an LS400 in the near future, most likely just one from craigslist, but there's still good ones out there.
I wanted to know the life expectancy of these because I know of some that have well over 200k miles and seem to run fine, but I'm not sure what to be cautious about.
I was wondering if all the 98 models come with the vvti version of the engine, or just certain ones, and if these are really rare or not.
And finally, I was wondering (for all models) how much it would cost to upgrade these cars much. If there are performance chips available, exhausts/intakes or even good turbo kits available,
I was hoping to be able to compete with my friends lightly modded e36 M3, at least in a straight line.
Thanks
I wanted to know the life expectancy of these because I know of some that have well over 200k miles and seem to run fine, but I'm not sure what to be cautious about.
I was wondering if all the 98 models come with the vvti version of the engine, or just certain ones, and if these are really rare or not.
And finally, I was wondering (for all models) how much it would cost to upgrade these cars much. If there are performance chips available, exhausts/intakes or even good turbo kits available,
I was hoping to be able to compete with my friends lightly modded e36 M3, at least in a straight line.
Thanks
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Agreed.
If your buddy in the M3 is a decent driver, you won't stand a chance. Intake, Exhaust, and a Jet/Mines ECU ain't going to get you the kind of performance necessary to beat an M3 in a straight line.
Mike
Agreed.
If your buddy in the M3 is a decent driver, you won't stand a chance. Intake, Exhaust, and a Jet/Mines ECU ain't going to get you the kind of performance necessary to beat an M3 in a straight line.
Mike
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